Raising Long-Tailed Japanese Chickens: A Lucrative New Business

[snoop1130]

 

KHON KAEN, Nov 3 (TNA) – The ancient Japanese breed of chickens known as “Onagadori” or Long-Tailed Japanese Chickens is a beautiful bird traditionally raised by the upper noble class of Japanese society.

 

However, this breed is relatively unknown in Thailand, and many people find it hard to believe that they even exist, despite their substantial profitability.

 

Chalermchai Maneebun, 40 who had previously worked in Israel and returned to his homeland in Khon Kaen province seven years ago, became interested in learning more about the long-tailed chicken after he saw the Japanese ancient photo, featuring  their exquisite and unique beauty on social media.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-11-03

 

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[impulse]

Had a friend in the '90s that raised ostriches and emus in Wyoming at their peak of popularity.  Didn't last long as the market quickly became saturated, then collapsed.  And that was with birds that cost him tens of thousands per breeding pair. 

 

At 18,000 baht a pair and as quickly as chickens domino, I forecast the market will be saturated and they'll be showing up on the roadside barbeque stands within a year or so.  Just the nature of business in Thailand. 

 

Kudos to this guy.  He's the innovator, next will be the imitators, then will come the idiots, driving out the profit for everyone.

 

[connda]

The Eva Gabor of chickens.  Looks great but totally useless on a farm.

[rwill]

Lots of people selling silkies and polish chickens here.

[brianthainess]

Is this just a free ad for the guy?

[phetphet]

Breeding from only one pair? He might need to increase his gene pool.

Finding a use for those long tail feathers might be a secondary income. Though a bit too long for quill pens.

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, phetphet said:

Breeding from only one pair? He might need to increase his gene pool.

Finding a use for those long tail feathers might be a secondary income. Though a bit too long for quill pens.

These Men might like to buy them.

[Burma Bill]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

many people find it hard to believe that they even exist,

 

Here is a rare breed that did - now sadly extinct - The UK Chicken Man (Norman Collier species) 🤣

 

[phetphet]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

These Men might like to buy them.

I imagine they prefer peacock feathers. Chicken is too lo-so.